Links
Among other things, the NSES Science in Personal
and Societal Perspectives: Contest Standard F for
students in grades 5-8, suggests that students develop an understanding
of populations, resources, and environments; risks and benefits; and science
and technology in society. To help your class meet these requirements,
ACC has developed the extensive links section below. Through a variety
of on-line resources -- referenced by topic -- educators and students
can learn more about the environmental, economic, health, and safety impacts
and benefits of plastics.
New Videos on Special Uses of Plastics Available for Classroom Use:
- Plastics used in Automotive Applications
- College for Creative Studies Students in Detroit Discover Plastics
- Plastics used in Building and Construction
General
Information on Plastics
- Polymers:
They're Everywhere! (in conjunction with National Geographic)
- National
Plastics Center and Museum (a tour)
- Polystyrene
Facts
- Vinyl:
the material (a tour)
- Vinyl...we're
glad you asked (an overview)
History
of Plastics
- History
of Plastics
- History
of Vinyl
Plastics
and Recycling
- The
HDPE Recycling Process
- Recycled
Plastic Products Directory
- Community
Recycling Tools: a collection of how-to guides
- The
Mechanical Recycling Process
- Directory of State Recycling Offices
Conservation
of Resources
- The
Life Cycle of a Plastic Product
- Resource
Residence: the environmentally friendly home
- Using
Less Stuff
Plastics
and Food Safety
- Plastics
and Food Safety
Plastics
and Economics
- Plastics'
Economic Contribution
Plastics
and your Health
- PlasticsInfo.org
Materials Suppliers
Click on the following link for a list of Materials Suppliers that have helped make this online learning kit possible.
Industry
Partners
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- American Chemistry Council |
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- Canadian Plastics Industry Association / EPIC - teacher resources area |
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- Film & Bag Association (FBF) - free lesson plans for teachers |
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- National Middle Level Science Teachers' Association (NMLSTA) |
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- National Plastics Center and Museum |
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- Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) - elementary education materials |
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- Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) |
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- The Vinyl Institute (VI) |
Other American Chemistry Council websites
| - American Chemistry Council's Portal Page |
| - Plastics in the Environment |
| - Plastics and Your Health |
| - Automotive Learning Center |
